The band broke up in 2023 following sexual assault allegations against Sane and their social media accounts being deleted. Various sources close to the band state that the breakup was made exclusively by Sane, with the other band members being unaware of the allegations until after.
Power To The Peaceful
Anti-Flag Lyrics
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The urge to struggle for an ideal
To stay and fight
Oppose war fever
Refuse to kill or be killed
There's voices calling in the wind and they sing
"power to the peaceful"
With a readiness of all forms
Has swept the country & militarism
There's voices calling in the wind
"power to the peaceful"
This is not a war
Of the urging people
This is not a war
Of economic independence
It is a war of conquest
Its a war for money
The road to universal slaughter
Check this out
There's repression and intolerance
On any deviation from the norm
In all factions of your life
At this time of entry
Into war say hey-hey
If you know what they sing say hey-hey
If you know what they sing say hey-hey
If you know what they sing say hey-hey-hey
Power to the peaceful-whoa-oh
The lyrics to Anti-Flag's song "Power To The Peaceful" embody the ideals of the anti-war movement, social justice and human rights activism that the band is known for. The song speaks of the urge to fight for an ideal and struggle against war fever, refusing to kill or be killed. The voices calling in the wind sing "power to the peaceful," promoting peaceful resistance in the face of militarism and bloodshed.
The lyrics also touch on the oppressive nature of war and its capitalist motivations, with Anti-Flag asserting that this is not a war of the people's choice or economic independence, but rather a war of conquest and a war for money. The call to action is to say "hey-hey" when entering into war to acknowledge the voices calling for "power to the peaceful" as a mantra for the anti-war movement and a rallying cry against the oppressive status quo.
Overall, "Power To The Peaceful" is a powerful anti-war anthem that calls for non-violent resistance and serves as a reminder of the brutal costs of war and the importance of standing up for peace and justice.
Line by Line Meaning
Sons and daughters of a dream
The people who dream of a better world and wish to make it a reality.
The urge to struggle for an ideal
The strong desire to fight for a better world and ideal society.
To stay and fight
To remain steadfast and determined in the fight for a better world.
Oppose war fever
To stand against the excitement and enthusiasm for war and conflict.
Refuse to kill or be killed
To reject the idea of killing or dying in the name of war and instead promote peaceful solutions.
There's voices calling in the wind and they sing"power to the peaceful"
There are people who believe in promoting peace and are calling for others to join them.
With a readiness of all forms
With a willingness to use any peaceful means necessary to promote change.
Blood hard on dissent
The powerful and violent backlash against those who speak out against war and conflict.
Has swept the country & militarism
Military propaganda has spread across the nation, promoting war and violence.
This is not a war
Of the urging people
This war is not being fought for the benefit of the people, but rather for the benefit of those in power.
This is not a war
Of economic independence
This war is not being fought for economic independence or financial gain, but rather for conquest and domination.
It is a war of conquest
Its a war for money
This war is about conquering other nations and obtaining wealth.
The road to universal slaughter
The path towards a world where war and violence are the norm and peace is scarce.
Check this out
Listen carefully, pay attention to what is happening around you.
There's repression and intolerance
On any deviation from the norm
In all factions of your life
There are systems in place that oppress and punish anyone who does not adhere to the status quo, no matter the aspect of their life.
At this time of entry
Into war say hey-hey
In this current climate where entering into a war is being discussed, speak out against it and make your opposition known.
If you know what they sing say hey-hey
If you know what they sing say hey-hey
If you know what they sing say hey-hey-hey
If you understand and support the message of promoting peace, let your voice be heard.
Power to the peaceful-whoa-oh
May the peaceful movement be strong and empowered to create positive change in the world.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: CHRISTOPHER LEE BARKER, PATRICK C. BOLLINGER, JUSTIN CATHAL GEEVER, CHRISTOPHER MARK HEAD, PATRICK C BOLLINGER
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